--- title: "Sneak Peek at 2020 Volume 1 Beta: Xamarin" published_at: "2020-03-04T12:00:15+00:00" modified_at: "2025-03-20T09:09:06+00:00" url: "https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/post/sneak-peek-at-2020-volume-1-beta-xamarin" excerpt: "We at Syncfusion are working on yet another exciting release with cool and useful new controls and features. The release of 2020 Volume 1 is expected to be at the end of March, and its public beta version is expected..." taxonomy_category: - "Desktop" - "Xamarin" taxonomy_post_tag: - "Sneak Peek" - "What's New" - "Xamarin" - "Xamarin.Forms" --- # Sneak Peek at 2020 Volume 1 Beta: Xamarin [Selva Ganapathy Kathiresan](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/author/selva-ganapathy-k) ![Sneak Peek 2020 volume 1 Beta Xamarin](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Sneak-Peek-2020-volume-1-Beta-Xamarin.png) We at Syncfusion are working on yet another exciting release with cool and useful new controls and features. The release of 2020 Volume 1 is expected to be at the end of March, and its public beta version is expected to be available in mid-March. In this blog, I am going to give you a quick overview of the new features we plan to make available in the [Xamarin platform](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls) in this beta release. ## DataGrid in Xamarin.Forms for WPF We’re extending the Xamarin.Forms [DataGrid](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-datagrid) component to support the WPF platform, as well. ![Xamarin.Forms (WPF) SfDataGrid](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Xamarin.FormsWPF-SfDataGrid.png) Xamarin.Forms (WPF) SfDataGrid ## Trendline (in chart series) The trendline is a new feature in chart that will be available with the 2020 Volume 1 beta release. It will allow users to analyze and display the current and past trends of data graphically. ![Trendline in SfChart](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Trendline-in-SfChart-205x300.png) Trendline in a chart ## DatePicker and TimePicker The following features will be available with the [DatePicker](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-datepicker) and [TimePicker](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-timepicker) controls. **Looping support**: This feature allows users to loop the date values in each column. ![Time Picker in looping mode](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Time-Picker-in-looping-mode-300x282.gif) Time Picker in looping mode **Header and footer templates**: These features allow you to customize the header and footer of the DatePicker control. ## Chat (preview) **Styling and theme support** will be available for the [Chat](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-chat) control. This feature will allow you to customize the appearance of the Chat control elements including applying light and dark themes. ![Xamarin.Forms Chat in dark theme](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Xamarin.Forms-Chat-in-dark-theme-241x300.png) Xamarin.Forms Chat in dark theme ## Busy Indicator The cupertino animation type is being added to the[Busy Indicator](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-busy-indicator) control. ![Busy Indicator with Cupertino Animation](https://www.syncfusion.com/blogs/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Busy-Indicator-with-Cupertino-Animation-1-300x173.gif) Busy Indicator with Cupertino Animation ## Scheduler The Scheduler control will be enhanced with **current time indicator** support. This feature will allow users to view the current time in day, week, workweek, and timeline views. ## Rich Text Editor The following features will be available for the [Rich Text Editor](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-rich-text-editor) : - **Autosize support**: This feature will change the size of the control to accommodate input as it is entered by the user. - **Localization support**: This feature will change the toolbar details based on the current culture (localization). - **Image support**: This feature will allow users to insert and remove images in the Rich Text Editor. - **Font-family support**: This feature will allow users to modify the font family used in the Rich Text Editor. ## Maps The following features will be available for [Maps](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-maps) : - **Auto-zoom based on map geo-bounds or distance**: This feature allows users to set the zoom level automatically based on map geo-bounds or distance (KM/miles) from the geo-point center value. - **Alignment support for custom markers**: This feature allows users to set the custom marker alignment. - **Reset the previously selected marker**: This feature allows users to reset the previously selected marker using the MarkerSelected event. ## Circular Gauge The [Circular Gauge](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-circular-gauge) will now allow users to adjust the radius and center of a circular gauge automatically based on the angle value. ## Linear Gauge In the [Linear Gauge](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-linear-gauge) , you will be able to customize the format of labels. ## Conclusion Apart from these features, we’re intending to move the [Rich Text Editor](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-rich-text-editor) , [DatePicker](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-datepicker) , [TimePicker](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-timepicker) , [Effects View](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-effects-view) , and [Shimmer](https://www.syncfusion.com/xamarin-ui-controls/xamarin-shimmer) controls from preview to production-ready. You can also expect many other new features in our other controls. You can check them out once the release is rolled out. Stay tuned to our official [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Syncfusion) , [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Syncfusion/) , and [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/syncfusion/) pages for the announcement about the release. Also, we will post a detailed blog post for each new control after the release to guide you in working with the new controls in Xamarin.Forms applications.